Tuesday, October 11, 2011

A new bird, but poor photos....

More from Goose Pond:  If I've identified it correctly, this is a "life bird" for me. 
I think this is a non-breeding or a juvenile American Golden-Plover.  The black tail is suppose to be a distinguishing mark.  If I am wrong, feel free to tell me what it really is!  I haven't seen it before no matter what it is.
It was wading around with a Killdeer on this little spit of ground.
I thought it was one of the sandpipers until I got the photos on the computer and saw the short bill.
Not good photos......but I wanted to record seeing this bird!

8 comments:

Jenn Jilks said...

Good for you! Lots of fun.

Betsy Banks Adams said...

Gorgeous bird, Mary.. Congrats on seeing a 'new' one!!!! I have never seen one before... Really pretty.
Hugs,
Betsy

Dorothy said...

I always get excited over 'new' birds!! I have no idea about this one, so I'll take your word for it!

Ruth Hiebert said...

Congrats on a lifer. Nothing wrong with these pictures either.

Rose said...

I believe you are right in your identification.

We ended up at goose pond today...did not see a single one of these, but did see egrets, herons, cormorants, and a juvenile bald eagle! I would love to go back and take Roger's hunting blind and set up in it...

Judy said...

I think the photos are wonderful.

Mary said...

Thanks everyone!

Becky said...

Good for you Mary. Whatever it is you took wonderful shots. Bravo!
B.